CountryWide CONNECT

This episode features Marie-Claire Andrews, CEO, Farm Focus discussing 45 years of rural software innovation, from the early days of Cashmanager RURAL to today’s cloud-based platform, and the growing role of AI in the farm office.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or...

This episode features Danielle Adsett, Chief Executive, New Zealand Apple and Pears discussing securing market access and building partnerships in India, including the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement and the industry’s newly launched Apple Action Plan.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple...

This episode features Libby Price, Australian Rural Commentator discussing the 2026 Australian Beef Report and why even Australia’s best-run beef businesses are making more from land ownership than from producing beef.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voi...

This episode features Guy Roper, Chair, DCANZ discussing the association’s new policy roadmap, Priorities for Government Action, and its push to grow dairy export earnings from $28 billion to $55 billion by 2034.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice com...

This episode features Tim Curran, Fire Ecologist & Associate Professor of Ecology, Lincoln University discussing managing rural wildfire risk, from surprising plant and crop flammabilities to the habits landowners often overlook, ahead of regional wildfire preparedness workshops starting this week.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect m...

This episode features Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice (Firearms) discussing revelations that the Firearms Safety Authority considered a second buyback scheme, and how the move to an independent firearms regulator is progressing.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto...

This episode features Hugh Deveraux-Mack, Spokesperson, Council of Licensed Firearm Owners discussing proposed changes to firearms laws, including concerns around secret Firearms Safety Authority proposals and the push for fairer legislation.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Au...

This episode features Grant Eddy, Partner and CFO at CooperAitken Accountants discussing the Waikato Dairy Report and how farmers can build greater resilience into their farm systems.   This podcast is solely for information purposes. It's not financial or other professional advice. No party, including BNZ, is liable for direct or indirect loss or damage resulting from the content of this pod...

This episode features Dr Richard Hall, Principal Scientist, MPI discussing why every beekeeper should take part in the National Bee Health Survey and the importance of gathering information on bee health across New Zealand.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voic...

This episode features Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of Forestry, Minister for Trade and Investment and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs discussing a $300 million water storage push.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Pla...

This episode features Lyal Cooks, Former President NZRCA & current member of the Rodeo Animal Welfare Committee discussing the review of the Code of Welfare for Rodeos and proposed changes to event rules.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command &lsqu...

This episode features Laura Christensen, South Island Sales Lead, MSD discussing dairy monitoring, Protrack and SenseHub Dairy   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : h...

This episode features Tania Gibson, Westland District Mayor discussing keeping rural roads and bridges open on the West Coast.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : h...

This episode features Sarah O'Connell & Cougan Terry discussing West Coast's spring, field days and Farmer Council.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://...

This episode features Daniel Eb, Deputy Leader, Opportunity Party discussing rural health, mining and land tax.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps.app...

This episode features David Seymour, Leader, ACT Party discussing climate and rural crime.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/country...

This episode features Katie Milne, Candidate for West Coast, National Party discussing mining, farming, forestry and fishing.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : ht...

This episode features Christopher Luxon, Leader, National Party discussing ag education, land taxes and red tape on the West Coast.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Appl...

Foothills country rarely comes up in Mid Canterbury. Bayleys’ Mike Preston says Wakare, a 1,465ha sheep, cattle and deer property near Mount Somers, balances breeding hill with finishing country and is going to auction unless sold prior.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android A...

SenseHub® Dairy is trialling a new swing arm prototype which is expected to help with integrating other technology and workflow into herringbone cow sheds. Developed by its global team the prototype is being refined for New Zealand dairy sheds.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Andr...

International Day Of Rural Women Nine farms join virtual fencing trial programme Auckland butchery wins NZ’s top sausage title   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   App...

Tairāwhiti Whenua Charitable Trust chief executive Hilton Collier says strong red meat prices are helping farmers build resilience, but recovery is uneven and some remote families still rely on river crossings. Hilton also talks forestry’s move to permanent cover on transition-zone country, and why rural people should be able to live where they choose.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE...

This episode features Toby Williams & Harriet Bremner discussing the issues affecting farmers across the country.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Amazon Alexa or Google Home.   Apple : https://ap...

This episode features Charlie McCaig, Lift Programme Lead, Pāmu discussing the organisation’s LIFT programme and virtual fencing trials, exploring the use of technology in farm management.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play Country...

This episode features Professor Troy Baisden, Co-president New Zealand Association of Scientists discussing the closure of FoodHQ and reforms across the science sector.   WANT TO LISTEN TO THE SHOW LIVE (11am-1pm NZST) ON THE GO? Download CountryWide Connect mobile app to stream the show via Apple Car Play or Android Auto. Or try the voice command ‘Play CountryWide Connect’ on Ama...